I want to start working at a riding centre again but im not expectig to be payed for it. I have chosen to work simply for the experience. As it is on a pretty unformal basis is it still legal for me to "work" without recieving any pay from my employer?
2007-11-12 06:25:04 · 7 answers · asked by {{Chloe}} 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
If you weren't getting paid, you'd be considered a volunteer, which is perfectly legal. Your paperwork with the owner would have to indicate that you're a volunteer though and not an employee.
2007-11-12 06:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are volunteering, be sure the owner/ manager is OK with you being there. There should be a supervisor of some sort -- whom you ask questions, who directs your work, or to whom someone else can offer compliments or complaints.
While you are working free, some people may object to your presence (are you doing work someone else would be paid for?) Others may feel that you are crossing boundaries (in 'member only' areas, in 'staff only' areas) where access is limited. Does your 'working' status apply to all the times you are there -- or are you 'sometimes' a member and sometimes an employee?
Also, if you are injured, the business has different levels of liability -- employees and customers/ guests would be treated differently in terms of who is responsible for paying for treatment and damages.
2007-11-12 06:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally if doing something or being somewhere is a requirement of the job, then it should be on the clock. However, if the boss is requesting attendance and in no way makes it mantatory, then breakfast is probably sufficient. Like a company holiday party, you better go, but don't expect to get paid.
2016-05-29 09:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be considered volunteering or an unpaid inter position. I would get a letter of reference from the person who you are working for.
Best of luck!
2007-11-12 08:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by dmeevans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's legal to volunteer someplace. They aren't your employer then, though.
2007-11-12 06:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can volunteer however they are held responsible for your safety if something happens to you while you're on their clock unofficially.
2007-11-12 06:36:09 · answer #6 · answered by John 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
volunteering, thats what you should call it. :)
2007-11-12 06:34:35 · answer #7 · answered by ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋